People Advisor at Manor Hall Academy Trust
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About this Role
About Us
Manor Hall Academy Trust is an expanding Multi-Academy Trust, uniquely founded by a collaboration of special schools, united by a shared ethos, values, and collective aspirations. Guided by our commitment that Everyone Belongs, Learns and Grows, it truly is a special place to work. At the heart of our approach is mutual respect, where the exchange of best practice, expertise, support, and challenge thrives. We maintain high expectations across all aspects of our work, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.
Why Join us?
Joining Manor Hall Academy Trust offers you the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that specialises in providing education to children with special educational needs. Our inclusive, flexible and supportive culture, combined with a commitment to professional growth, provides abundant opportunities for learning and collaboration.
By joining us you will experience an inclusive and supportive work environment where you feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. You will play a key role in shaping a positive employee experience, championing best practice, and helping our colleagues thrive so we can deliver the best outcomes for our people, our organisation and our children.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a knowledgeable and pro-active People Advisor to join our dedicated central team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our school leaders and colleagues across the Trust, providing high‑quality HR advice that helps create a positive, inclusive and high‑performing working environment.
As our People Advisor, you will work closely with leaders and managers, offering guidance on a wide range of HR matters including employee relations, recruitment, attendance, wellbeing, performance and policy implementation. You will have the opportunity to influence best practice, support continuous improvement, and contribute to projects that strengthen our people strategy.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, enjoys problem‑solving, and is committed to delivering exceptional HR support that makes a meaningful difference to staff experience and organisational culture. If you are motivated by supporting teams to deliver their best for our people, then this could be your perfect opportunity.
We are looking for someone who is:
Qualified at CIPD level 5, or demonstrable, significant employee relations casework experience
Experienced in providing high-quality HR advice and guidance, often at pace
Understanding of UK Employment Law and HR best practice
Experienced in implementing and advising on, people-related policies
An excellent manager of their stakeholders, with the ability to influence effectively
Advanced in communication skills both in writing, via Microsoft Teams and in person
A collaborative team player who values and recognises the power and diversity of their team to achieve great things for our organisation
Able to identify and promote best practice, and who encourages the sharing of ideas
Adaptable in their approach to meet individual needs, with emotional intelligence
Able to work effectively with others to resolve differences of opinion and resolve conflict
Willing and able to travel to our schools for face-to-face interaction, support and engagement as needed
An enthusiastic role-modeller for our Trust Values, and who takes every opportunity to champion them!
We Can Offer
Hybrid working (50:50) if desired
25 days annual leave plus 2 additional Trust Discretionary days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with service
Excellent working environment
Generous local government pension scheme
Tech & Cycle to Work Schemes
Onsite gym & great facilities
Health and wellbeing support including ‘Think Well’, fast track counselling service & Physiotherapy
Eye-sight testing
Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out
How to Apply
Please apply via My New Term. We will acknowledge receipt of your application and notify you if you are shortlisted for an interview. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and actively interviewing, so we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we find the right candidate.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact our Head of People, Laura Green (l.green@mhat.org.uk), or to arrange a visit to the central Trust office please contact us on 01782 340011.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer, we are committed to ensuring disabled candidates are included in our recruitment process. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria of the role, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for this scheme at the application stage.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Manor Hall Trust, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role within our organisation.
If you are successful after shortlisting, you will be provided with the full details of the recruitment and selection process, together will the timeline.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Child safety recruitment procedures operate and appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS, qualifications check and all other relevant employment checks. Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview. You will find our policies (including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction) here Policies - Manor Hall Academy Trust
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Contact Details
Laura Green
01782 340011
HR@mhat.org.uk
Manor Hall Academy Trust
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